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Member of a Group
Narrate the events surrounding your involvement in a group in which you are a member.
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An Argument
Write a narrative account of an argument in which you have been a participant, using dialogue carefully to show your readers what issues, conflicts, and resolutions were involved in the experience.
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Memorable Childhood
Recall a memorable experience from your childhood, and write a narrative in which you show your readers its significance for you.
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Holiday Story
Write a detailed narrative account of a holiday gathering that you have attended.
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How do you know it is good?
Select two works of art(visual, musical, or literary): one that is good and one that is bad. Explain the reasons for your judgements in a short piece of writing. Include a thumbnail, embedded clip, or snippet of each and ask your classmates to submit a comment with their own analysis and judgement. Respond to your…
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But First, A Word from Our Sponsors…
[youtube video=FHtvDA0W34I] Did you notice the advertisements? Suppose you could travel back in time, what products would have been advertised during humanity’s greatest moments? What if we found sponsors … What if Ardipithecus ramidus wore a Livestrong wristband What if a really old foot print had a Nike sponsor? What if a very old calendar…
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Jerks
In recognition of “Pink Shirt Day” … Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Add a jerk to your story. Here are some suggestions … Jerks are mean – have the jerk get our attention by saying or doing things to your protagonist that are upsetting. Jerks ignore us – have your jerk ignore the protagonist but pay…
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Struggle or Conflict
Write a detailed narrative account of a struggle or conflict between two people in which you show the reader clearly not only what happened, but also answer questions about who, what, where, when , why, and how.
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Animals in a Natural Setting
Observe carefully the actions of several animals in a natural setting (or a pasture), and then write a narrative in which specific details and images are used to show the reader events that occurred.
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All Writing is Rewiting
Rewrite an assignment on description as a detailed narration of events taking place in time.